NHS to get early access to MedTech ahead of regulatory approval
6 August 2025
Manufacturers will be able to supply innovative medical devices to the NHS before obtaining full regulatory approval, under a new MHRA scheme.
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Leeds Teaching Hospitals to launch AI Lab
6 August 2025
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust will launch an AI Lab this year, as part of its ambition to deliver the government’s 10 year health plan.
Scottish gov to assess AI digital maturity for health and social care
6 August 2025
The Scottish government has launched a tender to provide a new version of its online digital maturity assessment tool, including AI questions.
A third of GP appointments in England carried out remotely
5 August 2025
A third of GP appointments in England were carried out remotely in June 2025, according to an analysis of NHS data by PA Media.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
5 August 2025
Today’s coffee time includes a new biosecurity centre, a study on the benefits of AI scribes and Nuffield Health’s new mammography tech.
AI physio clinic more than halves NHS back pain waiting list
5 August 2025
An AI-powered physiotherapy clinic has more than halved waiting lists for back pain in its first large-scale deployment in England.
Powys Teaching Health Board rolls out digital tool for health visitors
4 August 2025
Powys Teaching Health Board has rolled out a digital tool to support health visitors with decision making and care planning.
Menopause start-up extends NHS partnership and expands digital clinic
28 February 2022
A menopause health start-up has extended its partnership with the NHS in order to help
Northern Ireland goes live with Sectra for unified medical imaging system
25 February 2022
Northern Ireland has signed a deal with Sectra which will see pathology and radiology images
South London hospital trusts to implement a joint Cerner EPR
25 February 2022
The two trusts within the St George’s and Epsom and St Helier Hospitals Group have
Movers and Shakers news roundup
25 February 2022
Our February edition of Movers and Shakers features news from Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Sajid Javid wants 90% of NHS trusts to have an EPR by December 2023
24 February 2022
The secretary of state for health and social care has said he wants 90% of
